Canopy Replacement - Carefree MARQUEE Service Manual

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ARQUEE
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ANOPY EPLACEMENT
1. Open the awning several inches to expose the
arm elbows.
2. (Refer to Detail A) Using a minimum 1/2" rope,
firmly tie the elbows of the spring arms together,
do not use bungee cords.
rope, use a non-slip knot such as a square knot
or equivalent.
F
AILURE TO SECURE THE LEAD RAIL AS DESCRIBED
WILL ALLOW THE SPRING ARMS TO UNEXPECTANTLY
EXTEND OUT POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY
AND DAMAGE TO THE AWNING
3. Use the extend button to unroll the canopy until
the fabric slot in the tube is aligned with the
awning case opening.
4. Disconnect power to the awning.
5. Remove the idler side end cap and lead rail end plate and set aside.
6. On the opposite end of the lead rail, remove the fabric retaining screw (middle screw) from the end
plate.
NOTE: It will be necessary to firmly support the roll bar and keep it from coming out of the case
and off of the motor during the next steps.
7. From the idler end of the rollbar, simultaneously slide the old canopy out of the roller tube and lead rail.
8. Inspect the slots in the roll bar and lead rail. Clean and deburr as required. Lightly spraying the inside
of the slots with a dry silicone lubricant will aid in sliding the new fabric in.
9. Slide the new canopy into the lead rail and roller. Both edges must be done at the same time. Orient
the fabric so that the large polycord goes into the lead rail, the smaller polycord goes into the roll bar.
The hem should be on the down side.
10. Center the canopy into the slots of the rollbar and lead rail.
11. Remove any support material from the rollbar and attach the case end cap.
12. Restore power to the awning and roll the canopy onto the rollbar. The fabric rolls under the roll bar.
Ensure the fabric rolls evenly onto the rollbar without wrinkling or folding.
13. Once the fabric is rolled taut, remove the rope used to tie the arms together.
14. Extend the awning.
15. Attach the lead rail end plate using the top and bottom screws only.
16. Center the canopy into the slots of the rollbar and lead rail.
17. Hold the fabric in place and attach using the fabric retaining screw (middle screw) through one lead rail
end plate.
18. On the opposite end of the lead rail, stretch the fabric smooth and attach using the fabric retaining
screw (middle screw) through the end plate.
19. After replacing the canopy, it will be necessary to adjust the motor limits. Follow the procedure on page 6.
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Fabric Retaining Screw
(Typical Both Sides)
Figure 1. Canopy Replacement.
Carefree of Colorado
Spring Arms
Firmly Tie
Elbows Together
A
DETAIL
End Cap
Fabric Slot
Pointed Toward
Opening
End Plate
B
DETAIL
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